#C1C7CF color
The hex color #C1C7CF is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 78% green and 81.2% blue (193, 199, 207).
Its hue angle is 214°, with 13% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Yorkshire Cloud (#BAC3CC), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.34:1).
#C1C7CF color codes
| HEX | #C1C7CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 199, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 78%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 13%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(214, 7%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80, -0.53, -4.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80, 4.73, 263.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.676, 56.689, 67.134) | |
| Decimal | 12699599 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1C7CF, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C1C7CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1C7CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C1C7CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c7cfProtanopia
no red cones#c3c6cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#bec9c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1c7cf; }
.text { color: #c1c7cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1c7cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 199 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1c7cf, #c2c1cf); }
Similar colors
#bac3ccYorkshire Cloud#c6c8cfHerring Silver#c6cedaSteel Mist#bcc3c7Metallic#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#b7c2ccIcebreaker#c7d1dbMemory Lane#bfc1cbSlipper Satin
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C1C7CF?
- #C1C7CF is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Yorkshire Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1C7CF?
- The RGB value is 193, 199, 207: 193 red, 199 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1C7CF?
- The complementary color is #CFC9C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1C7CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.34:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.